/r/hipsterracism is a place to showcase, discuss, and laugh at a special type of ignorance in its most ironic form, because the only thing of value in a hipster racist's opinion is its complete lack of it!

NOTE: While everyone is welcome here, this subreddit is first and foremost for those who already know why something might be considered offensive. Be wary of getting in the way.

RULES

Racist, sexist, homophobic, and otherwise intolerant submissions and comments are not permitted and will result in a ban.

Bots, throwaways, and in-character novelty accounts may be banned without explanation.

Regarding hipster racist videos, post articles about the video when possible and not the video itself. Cultural appropriators don't deserve the page views.

the use of blatantly racist comments in an attempt to be controversial and edgy

the appropriation of cultural artifacts by hipsters

Its irony is established in a somewhat post-racial belief that blatant expressions of genuine racism are no longer taken seriously and are an outdated way of thinking, thereby making the use of such overt expressions satiric.

the adoption of some specific elements of one culture by a different cultural group

the introduction of forms of dress or personal adornment, music and art, religion, language, or social behavior

It describes acculturation or assimilation, but can imply a negative view towards acculturation from a minority culture by a dominant culture. These elements, once removed from their indigenous cultural contexts, can take on meanings that are significantly divergent from, or merely less nuanced than, those they originally held.